Cathy Young, Editor
Aug. 21, 2015
Editor’s Comments
The weather always seems to be a popular topic in Alpine, and we’ve had a little of both rain and
sunshine, for which we are thankful. Some of the flowers actually popped back after a month of rain and
very little sunshine, so we can enjoy their beauty a little longer. We are already seeing some colored
leaves mixed in with the green, which reminds us that the next beautiful season in Alpine is just around
the corner. We hope you enjoy every season – they all offer something different and a treat for the
senses. It’s been nice to see golf groups on the course and other outdoor activities are ongoing – pick out
what interests you and join in the fun. We are a friendly community, so newcomers will always be made
to feel welcome. With the departure of Caleb, our golf pro, we owe a big thank you to Freddie, our GM,
who has donned his other hat to keep things running in the golf operation. He has some competent staff
in the pro shop helping, and we’re sure the rest of the season will be well-managed. Watch for the
upcoming tournaments and plan to join in before you put the clubs away for the season. Sign-up sheets
and information are on the bulletin boards in the golf shop and will be noted in FWIW also. It’s
encouraging to see building activity, too, and that’s a good sign that Alpine is growing. Enjoy Alpine no
matter what the weather.
Next FWIW comes out Fri., Sept. 4th. Watch for reminder email for your articles, and please email items
to [email protected]. or use the FWIW box on the lobby counter. Please keep your articles brief
so we can fit all the news in each issue. And please help us keep FWIW a positive publication – good
news is always better than negative issues. Remember that folks outside Alpine can read FWIW. Thanks
for your cooperation and participation. Enjoy!
TIMELY NOTICES & REMINDERS….
See Alpine Lake Craft Show flyer attached to this FWIW…remove for reference & plan to come.
LIVE MUSIC at ALPINE – Every Friday Night – 7-10 PM – Evergreene Room, Lodge
Some great musicians will entertain everyone who comes to listen. Come for dinner or just to enjoy the
music. Watch for Flyers at the Lodge for performing artists and dates they’ll be here. Coming up…
TONIGHT Aug. 21 – Floyd Cowger
Aug. 28 – Janice Ray Duo
Sept. 4 – Soul Shine
WORK AT FRONT GATE is being done to make our Welcome Center more inviting, so please be
patient. The wait will be well worth it. Thank you. - Management
RED CROSS BLODD DRIVE – Wed., Sept. 23rd – Noon – 5:30 PM – T.A. Ambulance Bldg.
Please put the date on your calendar and help out if you can. Give the gift of life.
True friendship is like sound health….the value of it is seldom known until it is lost.
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Thoughts, Prayers & Thank You Messages
This section of FWIW is one of the best loved because it gives us an opportunity to keep up with our
neighbors and friends by reporting good news as well as offering support when folks are going through
difficult times. Thank you for passing along updates and news.
The family of Bob “Gunner” Combs held a memorial service in his memory at the Memorial Rock in
Alpine on Sun., Aug 16th at 4:00 PM. The celebration of his life followed at the home of Tony & Sheila
Amato. His niece, Sharon and her husband Dick, thank all the folks from Alpine who attended.
On a personal note, Loring Young lost his sister Maryland this week, after a long, valiant battle with
cancer. We appreciate all the concern and caring of our Alpine friends and neighbors.
We know there are some in our community dealing with health issues, family and friend losses, and other
challenges, so if you know of someone who would like us to remember them in this section of FWIW
(with their permission), please let us know. We also ask that you continue to remember friends and
neighbors we’ve mentioned in previous issues…the need is ongoing. Thank you.
“I have learned that to be with those you like is enough.” – Walt Whitman
COMING SOON!
Next DaVINCI & DESSERT – from Robin White, Organizer/Coordinator
Sunday, Aug. 23rd – 2-4 PM – Alpine Lake Boathouse
Let local artist/instructor Ashley Teets bring out your hidden talent as she walks you through the steps in
creating your own masterpiece in an afternoon full of fun and dessert! Sign-up sheet will be at the Front
Desk of the lodge on Aug. 1st – or register online at www.davincianddessert.com. Contact Robin White if
you have any questions – (304) 933-2244. Cost is $45.
ALP PROGRAM – Tue., Aug. 25 – 7:00 PM - Boathouse
“Not Simply Supplements” will be presented by Alpine’s own James Hoadley, PhD, former Regulatory
Scientist for the FDA, and currently a private consultant to the food and supplement industry. The
Dietary Supplement Health & Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) is the statute which defines and
regulates dietary supplements. FDA approval is not required before marketing by supplement
manufacturers. There is also limited power to intervene regarding adverse effects that may be caused by
these products. Contents vary widely from product to product. Dr. Hoadley will define what constitutes
a dietary supplement, what DSHEA means to consumers, and answer your questions about this important
health issue. Please take advantage of this opportunity to be an informed health products consumer.
Sign- up sheet and fliers available at the lodge. Fee: $3.00.
MUSIC FESTIVAL – Sat., Aug. 29th – Noon - Boathouse/Gazebo (formerly Bluegrass Festival)
The bands are Guilty Pleasures Band (rock); Jason Good Blues Band (blues); Kenny Jones Band
(country); and the Hillbilly Gypsies (bluegrass). Tickets are on sale now at the Front Desk of the Lodge.
Flyers are there, also. Put it on your calendar and get your tickets NOW. (See Lauren’s report for more.)
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COMING LATER! Mark your calendars now & try to attend.
“BOB & WAYNE COMEDY HOUR” – Sat., Sept. 5th – 7 PM – Lakers’ Lounge
Come out for an evening of laughter, performed by two Alpine Lake residents. Some adult material.
ALP FIELD TRIP – Mon., Sept. 14th – Historic Century Inn, Scenery Hill, PA
Presented by Executive Chef Matt Kinsey, Culinary Institute of America graduate. Includes lunch from a
menu prepared especially for the ALP attendees!! The Inn Keeper, Megan Harrington, has continued to
provide an Inn that is modern in its convenience, but true to historic roots (check out their website
www.centuryinn.com for details). Chef Matt is interested in presenting a menu that is also rooted in
history and makes use of local sources for its ingredients and selection. Sign-up sheet and flyers available
at the lodge. Fee $3.00. Note: The luncheon cost TBA and will be collected when we meet at the lodge
by 10:00 AM when we will caravan to the field trip site. We will return at approximately 4:00 PM.
OKTOBERFEST FESTIVAL – Saturday, Sept. 19th – Boathouse
Celebrate fall in Alpine with a golf scramble, good food, craft vendors, music, contests,
entertainment…and more! Weekend wraps up with a special breakfast on Sunday morning, Sept. 20th.
Watch for details and plan to join friends and neighbors at this annual event that gets better each year.
2nd ANNUAL 5k RUN/WALK BENEFIT – Early October, 2015
Watch future issues for more information as the date draws closer.
(Also check COMING EVENTS at the end of FWIW for a list of other upcoming events to note)
“Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers.” – Alfred Lord Tennyson
OUR NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES
YARN BOMBING in ROWLESBURG SZILAGYI CENTER
Editor’s Note: If you haven’t yet made a 9” square, please try to do one and we’ll send them all
together…will only take a little while to complete, and we’ll be part of this great project. Thank you.
This event was reported in the Preston County Journal and brought to our attention by property owner,
Shirley Melmed.
The proposed yarn bombing is to fill a huge tree at the Rowlesburg Szilagyi Center and all Preston
residents are encouraged to participate. Yarn bombing is described as a type of graffiti or street art, using
colorful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn, rather than paint or chalk. It is hoped the completed project
will be a great addition to the 10th Anniversary of Arts in Preston on October 10th. It’s a simple idea –
participants are asked to knit or crochet a square to be used to adorn the tree outside this center – any
color, no design needed, only request is that the square be 9”x9” and that they have it by Sept. 15. Grab
your leftover balls of yarn and get those creative juices flowing. If you want more information, contact
the organizer Janet Szilagyi at (304) 329-1514 or email her at [email protected]. There is also a medallion
being used as a fundraiser – costs $10 and proceeds benefit Riverbend Art Studio. Check it out and
consider getting involved in this fun project.
(9x9 inch square)
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More News from OUR NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES
EGGS/PRODUCE – Fridays 4 PM to 6:30 PM – Terra Alta Community Park
Don’t forget to visit the Terra Alta Farmers’ Market during the summer months to get some great buys on
fresh eggs/produce. Help support our local farmers. James Stemple will begin delivering eggs to Alpine
again once the farmers’ market is over. Watch for dates in future FWIWs.
TERRA ALTA CIVIC CLUB SEEKS MEMBERS – by Norma Eckard
Our club was formed over 40 years ago and, though membership has been up and down, the club has
survived. In recent years, we have lost members due to illness, death, moves from the area, ‘burn out’,
and mobility issues. Still, one might say ‘they are little but mighty’. Numerous Alpine ladies are Civic
Club members, volunteering great amounts of time to the club mission. Now, it is essential that we
continue to recruit new members. Review the list of projects and donations below and say ‘yes’ to
becoming a member of the Terra Alta Civic Club! “She who does her best, does well.”
Terra Alta Civic Club Projects & Donation Amounts – over $6,000. Eldest Lady/Gentleman Luncheon
$900; Food Baskets/Food Pantry $500; Civic Club/Webster Scholarship $600; Civic Club Scholarship
$600; Camp Horseshoe Scholarship $250; Terra Alta/E. Preston School $250; North Pole $100; T.A.
Ambulance $100; T.A. Fire Dept. $50; Blood Mobile $150; T.A. Library $100; 4th of July/Related
Holiday Parades $600; Quilt/Fund Raiser $550; Summer Sizzler Fund Raiser $1,350.
Call Charlotte Wiles, Grace Crane, Jenni Mills, Elaine Strickler, Pat Greaser or Norma Eckard for an
application. Thank you.
OAKLAND CIVIC CLUB SUPPORT CARD – by Jo Gallagher (304) 789-3189
I am again selling Support Cards for the Oakland Civic Club fundraiser. The card costs $20 and is valid
through August, 2016. Each card provides a $25 gift certificate on Restaurant.com, in addition to
discounts at over 300,000 participating locations nationwide. This year Alpine Lake is participating with
10% off food in the Lakers’ Lounge and Evergreene Room; cannot be combined with other specials.
Examples of other local participants: Deep Creek Beverage 15% off wine; Schoolhouse Earth 10% off
entire purchase; Ace’s Run 10% off lunch; Mountain State Brewing 10% off food; Jan’s Florist 10% off
total purchase. Go to xtramanfundraising.com to see the discounts available nationwide. Please contact
me if you wish to purchase a card – all proceeds go to local charities.
GARRETT COUNTY LIGHTHOUSE TREASURE CHEST – by Jo Gallagher (304) 789-3189
We will be receiving a formal Thank You from the Garrett County Lighthouse for the many wonderful
donations to the Treasure Chest store. The volunteers from the Oakland Civic Club who run the store
were overwhelmed by the myriad of items remaining from the Alpine yard sale. Most certainly the
Lighthouse clients who suffer from mental illness or are mentally-challenged will be overjoyed at all the
new inventory for the store. Many, many thanks!!
Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one!
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HAPPENINGS AROUND THE LAKE & NEARBY…
ALPINE LAKE CRAFT SHOW/SALE – by Joyce Wachter, Co-Chair
The 2nd annual Alpine Craft Show will be held Saturday, Sept. 5th – from 9 AM – 1 PM in the
Rhododendron Room of the Lodge. Find unique hand-crafted items from woodworking, jewelry,
baskets, quilts, needlework and so much more. We have new artisans joining the show, so put the date on
your calendar and don’t miss it! If you would like to RESERVE a table, please call Joyce Wachter at
(304) 789-5086 or Donna Bowers (304) 789-6369.
See flyer attached to this FWIW for all the details.
LABOR DAY PICNIC – Sunday, Sept. 6th – Boathouse
Check out the Property Owner Committee report elsewhere in this FWIW for more information on this
annual celebration in Alpine, and look for flyers. See you there….bring your family and friends, too.
ALPINE LAKE BOCCE BALL – from Sharon Golmitz
We meet at 6:00 PM Sunday evening at the Bocce Court next to the mini golf course. No special
equipment, talent or skill is required, and someone is always willing to explain the simple rules of the
game. Bring a chair and a drink and join your neighbors in a few fun games of Bocce. It is a very nice
way to top off the weekend.
FUN-FIT” CORNER – Compliments of the AM Aerobics Group
Even with all the extra activity going on in our community this time of year, we have a lot of folks who
make an effort to show up for aerobics classes for an hour three days a week. We work out to peppy
music with others who are there for the same reasons…doing something good for our bodies, laughing
and joking and encouraging each other to keep going. Everyone is welcome, so give it a try. We meet
Mon., Wed. & Fri. at 9 AM in the Allegheny Room of the lodge. See you there. Join anytime!
If we are not meant to have midnight snacks, why is there a light in the refrigerator?
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GOLF AT ALPINE LAKE….
Upcoming Tournaments at Alpine Lake Course:
Sun., Aug. 23 – “Tee it Up and Believe” Tournament – (details in Sue Aamodt’s report below)
Thur./Fri. Aug. 27 & 28 – ALLGO Club Championship – lunch follows after Friday play (sign up)
Thur., Sept. 3 – 9 AM Shotgun Start – ALLGO Par 3 Margarita Scramble (sign up)
Sun., Sept. 6 – PM Shotgun Start – Pro’s Par 3 Tournament (sign up) – Pizza/Beer follows golf (fee)
Sat., Sept. 19 – 8 AM Shotgun Start - Oktoberfest Scramble (watch for details – sign up at Pro Shop)
GOLF NEWS
Senior Men’s League – See upcoming special events for this group:
Note: Sr. Men will travel to Oakland for exchange golf on Tue., Aug. 25th – sign up in Pro Shop.
END-OF-YEAR LUNCH – is Wed., Aug. 26th – 11:30 AM - $15/person- Contact Bill Beck ASAP.
Tuesday AM Scramble – No report this issue.
ALLGO League – No report this issue.
STROKERS happenings & other misadventures – by Loring Young
Aug. 10th – Great weather again in the mid-70s; scores ranged from +1 to -2
1st place: Sue Aamodt, Fred McNaboe, Birgit & Bernie Stock (-2) (Commish is reviewing)
2nd place: Peggy & Bob Caudry and Joyce & Gail Guyton (-1)
3rd place: John Bowers, Cathy & Loring Young (-1) (Commish lost a card-will not happen again)
Aug. 17th – Clear 82° - played back 9. A few wanna-be golfers got lost – if you see them wandering along
Alpine Lake Road, please help them to get home.
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1 place: John Bowers, Dottie & Skip Creamer (-3) (I know…I thought the same thing.)
2nd place: Lough Cosner, Lorraine & Bob Hart (-2)
3rd place: George Fetcho, Ann Dunson, Dolores & Fred McNaboe (a few more bucks and they
could have been 2nd)
Donations have been rolling in to send the team of Meacham, Meacham, Young & Young to golf
school…something to do with their lack of understanding of the game. It has been rumored that this team
is untrainable????
Join this fun, relaxed group each Monday – show up at 4:00, tee at 4:30 and dinner and jokes afterward in
the lodge. See you there…as you can see, no experience is necessary.
Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night!
Tip – the benefits of stretching: Stretching can make you more flexible and help you move better
(including being able to swing a golf club easier). Stretch before you golf, but also throughout the day.
Helpful times include upon waking, before bed, and after sitting for long periods.
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GOLF AT ALPINE LAKE….More News
ALLGO INVITATIONAL – by Sue Aamodt, Chair
The annual ALLGO Ladies’ Invitational was held on Aug. 13th and it was an outstanding success. The 63
participants representing 12 courses (including Alpine Lake) enjoyed a beautiful day filled with golf,
food, fun, and the renewal of old friendships with the opportunity to make new ones. Congratulations are
extended to ALLGO members Mary Ann Krewson, 1st place team; Ann Dunson, 3rd place team, and Vicki
Zimpo, Closest to Pin #3. Way to go, ladies!! The men of Alpine Lake once again pitched in to help
during the entire day as greeters/bag handlers, ball-spotters on the course, CTP monitors, photographers,
roving relief and managing the putting contest. Their assistance was appreciated by all. Alpine Lake
employees involved with the event were fantastic…thanks are extended to the Pro Shop staff, expertly led
by CJ, restaurant staff, Lauren Kotula, Ron (motel maintenance), housekeeping, and to our GM, Freddie
Harrison.
Finally, the event would not have been successful without the assistance of the ALLGO members who
pitched in to help organize and run the tournament. Thanks are extended to Birgit Stock, Cathy Young,
Barb Conway, Phyllis Teets, Vicki Zimpo (and her friend Mary Beth Harnish), Becky Meacham, Jenni
Mills, and Mary Ann Krewson. Their willingness to volunteer their time and talents, as well as making
monetary donations, directly contributed to the success of the event. Thanks are also extended to the GBs
(Golf Buddies, aka TTs) headed by Norleen Hoadley, for their help with setting up the Evergreene Room,
assisting with the registration and ticket sales, and helping put together the men’s lunches. Honesty
Buczek, Peggy Caudry, Marg Gearhart, Michele Hall and Barb Herndon all helped to make the event
“one to remember”. Please forgive the author for failure to include the name(s) of others who volunteered
to help with this year’s event.
Editor’s Note: We acknowledge the leadership of Sue Aamodt, who was the overall Invitational Chair again this
year. She organized tasks and kept things on track from beginning to end, and we all appreciate her efforts to
make this year’s invitational another very successful event.
“TEE IT UP & BELIEVE” GOLF EVENT – by Sue Aamodt
COMING THIS WEEKEND - Sunday, Aug. 23rd…. This first annual golf event will be held this
Sunday, and proceeds will benefit a very worthwhile cause…Tag Stiles’ Free Mammogram Program and
the Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Fund. The cost for this standard 4-ball scramble is $75/person.
Participation includes continental breakfast, golf with cart, skill-hole prizes, multiple hole-in-one
opportunities with super prizes, trophies and lunch. One can also purchase chances to win some fantastic
prizes.
If you have not signed up to play, there’s still time to do so. Registration forms are available in the Pro
Shop and at the Lodge Front Desk…you can pay the registration fee on Aug. 23rd when checking in.
Support of this event will help “those who have been and those who will be diagnosed with breast
cancer…our mothers, sisters, daughters, aunts and cousins.” Alpine Lake golf members – you are needed
on August 23rd to support this extremely important fund raiser. Thank you all.
Bob Hope was one of the most beloved entertainers in America. He was born in 1903 & died in 2003,
just a couple months after turning 100. He was famous for his jokes about golf, usually poking fun at his
own game, including:
“Golf is my real profession. Entertainment is just a sideline – I tell jokes to pay my greens fees.”
“If I’m on the course and lightning starts, I get inside fast. If God wants to play through, I let him.”
“Bing (Crosby) always said my swing looked like Grandma Moses trying to keep warm.”
Thanks for the memories!
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OF INTEREST TO OUR COMMUNITY
CHECK listings on the last page of FWIW for a complete line-up of activities that are on-going in
Alpine. There’s something for everyone, so choose your favorites and participate. It’s a great way to
enjoy your friends and neighbors and do fun things, too.
ALPUC NEWS – from Kim Mayne, ALPUC
We all have been blessed with some extremely beautiful weather as of late, enabling us to get back on
track with our outdoor chores. With fall quickly approaching and the weather man predicting that we
may have a lot of snow this winter, it pays to be prepared. A reoccurring challenge we see at the utility
company is lack of proper winterization of homes. This lack of winterization leads to water loss and,
sometimes significant damage to homes. If you leave your home during those winter months, please plan
to attend an informational meeting on SUN., SEPT. 20th at 12:30 PM. Bob Berry, a local contractor,
will speak on the subject of winterizing your home and offer some helpful hints and tools to all
homeowners. Last year’s informational meeting was found helpful by many who attended, so we felt that
the information conveyed should be done annually as a refresher, and for those who have not had the
opportunity to attend in the past. We look forward to seeing each of you there, and for those that cannot
attend, we hope to pass along some of Bob’s information with your September billing statements.
Editor’s Note: We will include the location of this meeting in the next issue.
TERRA ALTA FOOD BANK – There is an ongoing need to replenish supplies at our local food bank,
so please add your donations whenever you can to help this worthy cause. There is a box inside the front
foyer of the lodge for your convenience. Please continue to be generous in your giving to help those in
need. These donations directly benefit our local Terra Alta community. Thank you.
ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC REPORT – by Ron Rogers, Open Mic Host
Thursday, Aug. 6th – Big night last night. Countthehouse counted 71 in the big room; there were not
enough tables set up and the smaller room had a good number of folks which are not in the count. The
dance floor took up some space where we could have had tables. We had 9 players and 6 different
instruments represented. Next week, in remembrance of Elvis’ death, the theme will be an Elvis song.
Soon it will be Original Song Night, so get ready.
Thursday, Aug. 13th – Fun night in spite of a broken power box. Countthehouse said 51 in the audience
and we had 10 players on 6 instruments. It was good to have Mike and Joe back. We “did good” by
Elvis. We’ve done trains and planes, so next week is “BOATS”. Lots of boat songs to choose from so
get cracking. KCB
Laughter is the sensation of feeling good all over and showing it principally in one place.
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FROM MANAGEMENT & STAFF
GENERAL MANAGER’S CORNER – by Freddie Harrison, GM
There was no report this issue. Busy season at Alpine, especially for our GM who is filling in as Golf Pro
as well as GM. Hopefully, Freddie will be able to give us some news next issue.
BUSINESS OFFICE NEWS – by Linette Sines, Business Manager
COMING SOON….Allegheny Treenware items will be available for purchase in the gift shop within the
next two weeks! Check out all the treasures available for sale in our new gift shop location in the
lobby…there are some beautiful one-of-a-kind items for gift giving or to treat yourself.
Remember – you must have a 2015 Boat Sticker visible on your boat, or it will be removed from the
boatyard. We still have a few stickers left for purchase at the front desk, if you haven’t purchased yours
yet. Thank you.
MARKETING – by Lauren Kotula, Director of Marketing & Group Sales
Community Chat – A new community chat can be found in the members’ only section of the AL website.
After logging in, choose menu option for “community chat”. If you need a member login, please call
(304) 789-2481 X-152 or email Lauren Kotula [email protected].
Alpine Lake Music Festival is on Sat., Aug. 29th. Gates open at Noon. The bands are Guilty Pleasure
Band (rock); Jason Good Blues Band (blues); Kenny Jones Band (country); and the Hillbilly Gypsies
(bluegrass). Tickets are on sale now at the front desk of the lodge. Advance tickets are $25 Adults & $10
Children. Door tickets are $30 Adults & $15 Children. If you would like to volunteer at the festival,
please sign up at the front desk of the lodge. Alpine Lake is in need of volunteers for the Music Festival
on Sat. Aug. 29th…we greatly appreciate your help. If interested, please sign up at the front desk of the
lodge. One volunteer for 2 hours and ticket pricing for volunteers will be discounted to $15/1 adult.
Thank you.
SECURITY – by Fuzzy Corum, Director of Security
We have two new security guards on the midnight shift: Mike Stowell and Charles Drvar who is an
Alpine property owner.
We’ve had several reports of bears upsetting trash barrels, so please remember not to put trash out until
the day of pickup.
Please be patient with us at the front gate – traffic patterns may be altered to accommodate work being
done there, including running electric lines. Thank you.
Common sense is a flower that does not grow in everyone’s garden.
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ALPOA BOARD NEWS
PRESIDENT’S REPORT – by Ginger, Tucker, President
Reminder: Those property owners interested in volunteering for this important Ad Hoc Committee on
Information Flow should submit your name to board member Tom Kinsey (412) 720-1037 or email:
[email protected].
The board needs to adjust meeting times over the next couple months. So that everyone will know the
schedule, we will post on the Alpine Lake website, the bulletin boards and mailbox kiosks, as well as the
FWIW and Newsletter articles.
Aug. 21 – 10 AM – Board Workshop
Aug. 22 – 10 AM – Property Owner Meeting
Sept. 8 – 6:30 PM – Board Workshop
Sept. 18 – 10 AM – Board Workshop
Sept. 20 – 2 PM – Property Owner Meeting (switched to accommodate Oktoberfest festivities)
Oct. 13 – 6:30 PM – Board Workshop
Oct. 16 – 10 AM – Board Workshop
Oct. 17 – 10 AM – Property Owner Meeting
Several property owners expressed concerns about the sad state of the mini golf course. Lorraine Hart
researched extensively and obtained a $25K estimate for an exact replica of the one we have. The board
is deliberating and will determine the expenditures for the next season. In the meantime, GM and
Facilities Manager will evaluate and determine the safety issues and possible closure.
The board is currently reviewing the standing committee charters, given the resignation of the golf and
tennis chairpersons. Communication between the board and committee chairpersons is partly to blame.
Therefore, we would like committee chairpersons to attend board workshops as much as possible to assist
us in this review.
A rumor that the board was considering a special assessment to pay for the dam work is unfounded. The
board is waiting on contractor bids to determine cost on the current engineering plans. Those plans still
need to be approved by the WV Dept. of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) before anything can
proceed. Our goal is to seek grant assistance from the state for some of this required work. Please
contact a board member or the GM when you hear rumors, to verify the facts.
The pool work is finally winding down. The liner should be installed next week and all necessary finish
work the following week to ready the pool for inspection and WV certification. The board will announce
the grand opening, once these milestones have been met.
The backbone of surprise is fusing speed with secrecy!
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE – by Barb Conway & Wilma Rumble, Co-Chairs
Short and sweet this time – There will be a Beautification meeting on Wed., Aug. 26th at 12:30 PM (after
lunch) in the Mtn. Laurel Room. Please try to attend, as we would like to make some plans for next
summer before the “snow birds” depart.
PROPERTY OWNERS COMMITTEE – by Bernie and Birgit Stock, Co-Chairs
We are in the process of preparing for the late summer events, as well as trying to enjoy what’s left of
summer at Alpine Lake.
The Annual Yard Sale held at the Boathouse Aug. 7th and 8th was a great success. In addition to raising
$500 for the T.A. Food Pantry through a bake sale and donations, items were also donated to various
charities (Lighthouse in Oakland, Preston Senior Center and the Preston Middle School). Remaining
items were taken away by Delano’s for a nice donation. We are grateful for his help and support – please
check out his warehouse/store in Terra Alta for a plethora of things old and new – a great experience!
After expenses and donations, we saw a profit of $6,111.82. Many thanks to all the POs who volunteered
their time, help, monetary donations, trucks, items, baked goods and temperament to make it the best
ever.
The Labor Day Picnic will be held at the Boathouse on Sunday, Sept. 6th, starting at 1:00 PM (no excuse
for the folks going to church). The POC will supply paper goods, hamburgers, hot dogs, corn, lemonade,
iced tea and coffee. BRING YOUR FAVORITE COVERED DISH/DESSERT to SHARE. Other
libations will be for sale. A freewill donation jar will be available for those wishing to help with
expenses. There will be music, games and good weather (hopefully) for all to enjoy. GM & BoD
members are cordially invited. THIS IS FOR ALL PROPERTY OWNERS AND THEIR GUESTS.
Oktoberfest Weekend is just around the corner. Mark your calendar for the 3rd Saturday in Sept. (19th).
We will be hosting the very best party around. Don’t forget to invite your family and friends. You can’t
beat the food, foam, and fun on a beautiful fall day with friends and family. We need lots and lots of
volunteers to give us a couple hours on this special day. More to come in the next FWIW…stay tuned!
LAKE COMMITTEE – by Jim Hoadley, Chair
The Lake Management chair surveyed the boats at the boatyard on Aug. 12, 2015, and found most boats
in compliance with 2015 stickers clearly visible. However, 29 boats had old stickers or no stickers.
Fluorescent green tape and a note were left on the boats. Numbers were written down from available
expired stickers. The office will match the owners and contact them. However, those with no stickers
will be impossible to reach. Boats will be removed to another storage area in mid-September, if not in
compliance. This is not new news. Homeowners should be aware of this through assessment
notification.
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE – by Charlotte Wiles, Chair
The Communications Committee is beginning to collect pictures for the 2016 Alpine Lake calendar.
Must be of good quality and beauty. Send to [email protected]. An update of the Alpine Lake
phone book will be coming out in September. Any additions, deletions and/or changes should be sent to
Nina Sheets ASAP. Thank you.
Letting the cat out of the bag is a lot easier than putting it back in.
(this applies to unfounded rumors, too)
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More COMMITTEE REPORTS
MARKETING COMMITTEE – by Ronnie Schiffbauer, Chair
Today, social media and the internet are the main communication links for businesses. Alpine Lake’s
website can be accessed at www.alpinelake.com Lauren Kotula, our Marketing Director, is working on
making the website the go-to place for all your Alpine Lake information. On the main page, at the top
and bottom, are the “f” insignia for the “official” Alpine Lake Facebook that displays ads and postings for
Alpine Lake events, specials, and important business information for all customers and the general public.
The website’s main page has drop-down boxes for anyone to access information regarding; About Us,
Amenities, Lodging, Golf, Dining, Alpine Lake Real Estate, Group Sales, FWIW and Book a Tee Time.
The property owner ONLY side can be accesses by clicking on “Member Login” at the very top right of
the main page. The user name is your section and lot number. A preassigned password was assigned to
each property owner. If you cannot access this side, contact Lauren, who can assist you with the
information needed to get on the site; then you can change the user name and/or password to your choice.
The member only side has postings for community property owner notices and information. The list of
subjects to choose from are: ECC Forms, ALPUC, Emergency Contact Form, Governing Documents,
ALPOA Meeting Minutes, Newsletter, Monthly Reports, FWIW, Community Chat, and Events. The
“Community Chat” is a forum for Alpine Lake property owners ONLY to post comments or start a
conversation on any and all subjects of interest. This is similar to Facebook, but it is private to our
community. Share the “alpinelake.com” website with everyone. Not only will they get all the
information about Alpine Lake, but they can view the many beautiful scenes of our wonderful
community.
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CELEBRATIONS
Please check last issue of FWIW for the list of folks celebrating in August so you can still wish them a
happy day and send a card if you can. Sept. celebrations will be in next issue.
Send an email if you’d like to have your special day recognized here, which gives us permission to
publish your name and date. Thanks.
MORE CELEBRATIONS – Alpine Staff
Same message as above applies to our Alpine Staff members. Pull out the list from last issue and thank
them for their service to Alpine by wishing them a happy day.
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt!!
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ALPINE LAKE LODGE SUMMER HOURS
EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2015
FRONT DESK –
Sunday – Thursday Friday & Saturday -
7 AM – 7 PM
7 AM – 9 PM
THE MOUNTAIN LAUREL/EVERGREENE DINING ROOM –
Open Daily
Breakfast
8 AM – 11 AM (Breakfast began July 1st)
Lunch
11 AM – 4 PM
Dinner
4 PM – 9 PM
LAKERS’ LOUNGE –
Daily – 11 AM – 10 PM
FITNESS CENTER – OPEN DAILY –
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
PRO SHOP - OPEN DAILY – 7 AM – 7 PM
Note: Our Alpine Lake website is: www.alpinelake.com
Phones; (800) 752-7179 or (304) 789-2481
WEEKLY SPECIALS
Mondays - 50¢ Wings
Tuesdays - STEAK NIGHT
Wednesdays - 50% Off Appetizers
Thursdays - ALL pizzas ½ priced
Fridays –Taco Night
All Specials Available 4-9 PM
HAPPY HOUR
3-5 PM – Monday – Friday
$2.00 Drafts - $1.00 off Mixed Drinks
NEW MENU
Stop by Lakers’ Lounge to try items from our delicious new menu!
Follow Alpine Lake on Facebook for more specials and updates!
Editor’s Note: We include this page in each issue of FWIW as a handy reference page for Alpine Lake
hours of operation and specials available. Please support our management and staff.
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FREE CLASSIFIED ADS – “A Service for our Readers”
Editor’s Note: Ads will run in 4 issues, and then be deleted, unless new ones are resubmitted. This will
be accomplished by inserting the date the ad was first run, with new ads at the top of the listing.
Remember to notify me if your item is no longer available, too. Thank you.
For Sale: Beautiful, like new Victorian sofa, burgundy & gold w/4 pillows $350. Dark-stained dry sink
cabinet $50. 6 ft. tall TV cabinet, very good condition $275. Call (304) 789-6371 Email for pictures:
[email protected] (8/21)
For Sale: Firewood, cut, stacked pick-up load delivered to your home locally $75. Wesley Stemple, Cell:
(304) 698-3693; Home: (304) 789-6919. Call today to “stack” up before winter returns. (8/21)
For Sale: Trundle bed w/2 mattresses in good shape. Cell: (301) 501-0910 B&B (8/21)
For Sale: New in box for heavy lawn equipment mowers, tractors, snow blowers. Steel construction,
adjustable wheel span up to 48"; safety lock; rubber platform; non-slip foot pedal for easy lifting;
hydraulic power, maneuverable & adjustable. Cost $200; sell $170 OBO. (304) 789-6520 or email
[email protected] (8/21)
Services: Painting, staining, power-washing, landscaping, lawn care, house-sitting, pet-sitting and other
odd jobs. Call Bob at (304) 288-1981. Numerous Alpine references available. (8/7)
For Sale: Blue 4-person dingy, includes title & oars. $300 Call Dave (443) 694-4957. (7/24)
Lost: Lady’s pitching wedge golf club, Lady Slazenger. Contact Wanda Hutchings (717) 658-4487 (7/24)
For Sale: 9’ Pryon Chopper Kayak (red); white water $100. Call Tom Nevin (239) 293-3273 or stop by
at 2387 W. Alpine Drive to see. (7/24)
Free for Adoption: Beautiful, sweet Seal Point Siamese cat; 9 mos. old; owner passed away. Call Lorrie
MacArgle (304) 789-6710
For Sale: Linux operating system desktop that dual boots Linux XUbuntu14.04; long-term version or
Windows7Home, the free version from Microsoft. HP Compaq EVo310; black/silver case; monitor,
keyboard, mouse and more. Call for details; can supply installation DVD copies $40 for all. Call Hal
(304) 789-6710. (7/24)
For Sale: Okidata Monochrome Laser Printer; new 6 mos. ago & only used a few times. Designed for
Microsoft Windows $50. Call for complete details. Hal MacArgle (304) 789-6710 (7/24)
Free to Good Home: 4 kittens will be weaned in 2 ½ weeks; 1 each male/female black; 1 dark calico
male and 1 lighter calico female. All healthy & looking for nice warm home. Please call (304) 279-8586
(Schuyler Franks, Alpine Security). (7/10)
Wanted: Flat-bottomed John boat, at least 10’, but prefer 12’ in length; in good working condition &
reasonably priced. Ask for Chuck at (304) 365-7742 or (304) 685-7938. (7/10)
Tax Services: Dorinda Kisner, CPA, and staff providing professional services for individuals, businesses,
estates and trusts. Tax planning, compliance, estimated payments, consulting and accounting services
locally in Terra Alta. Contact us at (304) 789-6082 or email at [email protected] (7/10)
DID YOU KNOW?
The shinbone is a device for finding furniture in a dark room.
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Dates to Remember – (A handy summary of dates to put on your calendar now)
Please note that the following events occur weekly on the day and time noted:
Sundays – 6 PM – Bocce Ball, Courts by Motel
Mon., Wed. & Fri. - 9-10 AM – FUN-FIT Aerobics Classes, Lodge, Allegheny Room
Mondays – 10 AM- 3 PM – Sew Together, Boathouse
Mondays – 4:00 PM – STROKERS Scramble, Meet outside Golf Shop, Dinner Follows
Tuesdays – 9 AM – Member Golf Scramble, Golf Shop
Wednesdays – 9 AM – Senior Men Golf League, Golf Shop
Wednesdays - 10:00 AM – Needlework Club - Rhododendron Room, Lunch Follows
Wednesdays – 6:00 PM – “Jam Sessions”, Rhododendron Room
Wednesdays -- 7:00 PM – Property Owners Game Night, Boathouse
Thursdays – 8:30 AM – ALLGO Ladies’ Golf League, Meet Rhodo Room (18/9/Golf Buddies)
Thursdays – 10 AM-Noon – Braille Workshop – Rhododendron Room
Thursdays – 2 PM – Men’s 9-Hole Golf, Golf Shop
Thursdays – 6-9 PM – Open Mic - Lodge
Note: Dump Open: Tue/Thur 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM & Sat. 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
T.A. Recycling Plant Open: Tue/Wed/Thur 8 AM – 2PM, and Sat. 8 AM ‘til Noon
Also – monthly events:
2nd Sunday of each month 7 AM – 1 PM – Kingwood VFD Breakfast
3rd Saturday of each month – 9 AM – ALPUC Board Meeting (meets June, Sept., Nov.)
10 AM – ALPOA Community Board Meeting (see note below)
ALPOA MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEETING – Saturday, Sept. 20th – 10AM
Please continue to email Board Members w/questions, suggestions (addresses are on website)
OR Use Comment Box in Lobby
COMING EVENTS: (Please put on your calendar now – don’t miss a thing – watch for details)
Fri., Aug. 21 – 7-10 PM – Live Music “Floyd Cowger”, Lodge (see page 1 for upcoming musicians)
Sun., Aug. 23 – Time TBA – “Tee It Up & Believe” Golf Tournament, Pro Shop
Sun., Aug. 23 – 2-4 PM – DaVinci & Dessert – Boathouse
Tue., Aug. 25 – 7 PM – ALP Program “Not Simply Supplements”, Boathouse
Wed., Aug. 26 – 12:30 PM – Beautification Committee Planning Meeting, Mtn. Laurel Room
Thur/Fri. Aug. 27-28 – AM – ALLGO Championship, Lunch follows Fri. golf, Lodge
Fri., Aug. 28 – 7-10 PM – Live Music “Janice Ray Duo”, Lodge
Sat., Aug. 29 – Noon – Music Festival (previously Bluegrass Festival) – Boathouse (see flyers)
Wed., Sept. 2 – Noon – Deadline for Next FWIW
Fri., Sept. 4 – Noon – Next FWIW published
Sat., Sept. 5 – 9AM-1PM– Alpine Craft Show/Sale – Rhododendron Rm., Lodge (see flyer attached)
Sat., Sept. 5 – 7 PM – “Bob & Wayne Comedy Hour”, Lakers’ Lounge
Sun., Sept. 6 – PO Labor Day Picnic – Boathouse (see PO Committee report)
Sun., Sept. 13 – 7AM-1PM – Kingwood VFD Breakfast, Kingwood
Mon., Sept. 14 – 10 AM – ALP Field Trip to Scenery Hill, PA (sign up at front desk)
FUTURE EVENTS: Watch next FWIW for Future Events
Sat/Sun. Sept 19-20 – PO Oktoberfest – Boathouse (details later)
Sun., Sept. 20 – 12:30 PM – ALPUC Winterization Information Meeting (Place TBD)
Wed., Sept. 23 – Noon-5:30 PM – Red Cross Blood Drive, Terra Alta Ambulance Bldg.
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